Guam Environmental Protection Agency warns the community of 16 polluted beaches

The results of 43 samples taken by the Guam Environmental Protection Agency on Dec. 5, 2024, identified that the following 16 recreational waters were polluted above the accepted bacteriological standards.

Hågat 

• Bangi Beach
• North of Hågat Marina, south of Chaligan Creek
• Togcha Beach - Bridge
• Togcha Beach - Cemetery
• Togcha Beach - Hågat

Asan 

• Adelup Beach Park
• Adelup Point Beach (West)
• Asan Bay Beach

Chalan Pago 

• Pago Bay

Inalåhan 

• Inalåhan Bay

Piti 

• Piti Bay
• Port Authority Beach

Talo'fo'fo 

• Talo'fo'fo Bay

Tamuning 

• East Hagåtña Bay - Trinchera Beach

Humåtak 

• Humåtak Bay
• Toguan Bay

Swimming, fishing or playing in unsafe waters may result in minor illnesses such as sore throats or diarrhea. 

It may also result in more serious illnesses such as meningitis, encephalitis, or severe gastroenteritis. 

Children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems have a greater chance of getting sick when they come in contact with contaminated water.